Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Intermediate Care Stroke team at Bexhill Irvine Unit. Bexhill Irvine Unit is a 54 bedded rehabilitation unit, where the teams strive to deliver person centred therapy interventions. The occupational therapy assistant is essential is supporting the delivery of interventions alongside the multidisciplinary team. This is a part time opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team.
Main duties of the job
This post is ideal for candidates who are keen to learn, able to work independently and have a health care background. You will work closely with your qualified OT colleagues to support patients. You will have the opportunity to take part in clinical supervision to enhance your personal and professional development.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE with English and Maths
- NVQ3 in direct care or a therapy discipline or proven equivalent knowledge and experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient / client care
- Ability to communicate and work with patients.
Desirable
- NHS or Social Services Experience.
- Experience within Therapy Setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under own initiative where required
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible with effective time management skills
- Basic IT and keyboard skills
- Physically able to assist patients / hoisting equipment for care and movement
Desirable
- Ability to motivate
- Evidence of ability to learn from past success / failure
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy
- Interest in rehabilitation
- Understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
Desirable
- Full driving licence and access to own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE with English and Maths
- NVQ3 in direct care or a therapy discipline or proven equivalent knowledge and experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient / client care
- Ability to communicate and work with patients.
Desirable
- NHS or Social Services Experience.
- Experience within Therapy Setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under own initiative where required
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible with effective time management skills
- Basic IT and keyboard skills
- Physically able to assist patients / hoisting equipment for care and movement
Desirable
- Ability to motivate
- Evidence of ability to learn from past success / failure
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy
- Interest in rehabilitation
- Understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
Desirable
- Full driving licence and access to own transport
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
